Number
051557
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Resolution designating the Kilbourn Avenue Bascule Bridge at Kilbourn Avenue over the Milwaukee River, as an Historic Structure, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution designates the Kilbourn Avenue Bascule Bridge at Kilbourn Avenue over the Milwaukee River.
Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Ordinance, Section 308-81 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, as amended, provides that Historic Sites, Structures and Districts may be designated by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee upon the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission; and
Whereas, The Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the Kilbourn Avenue Bascule Bridge at Kilbourn Avenue over the Milwaukee River be designated as an Historic Structure; and
Whereas, This structure possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship and association and fulfills the following criterion set forth in Section 308-81(2)(e):
e-5. Its embodiment of the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen.
e-6. Its identification as the work of an artist, architect, craftsperson or master builder whose individual works have influenced the development of the City of Milwaukee, the State of Wisconsin or of the United States.
e-9. Its unique location as a singular physical characteristic, which represents an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, a community or the City of Milwaukee; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Kilbourn Avenue Bascule Bridge at Kilbourn Avenue over the Milwaukee River and further described as follows:
Section 28, Town 7 North, Range 22 East, WISDOT Designation P-40-881 be designated as a Milwaukee Historic Structure. The Preservation Guidelines pursuant to the Historic Designation Study Report, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, ...
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